Collison’s No. 4 will be the first number retired by the Thunder (Oklahoma City era). Owner Clay Bennett: “I am thrilled that Nick Collison will be the first Thunder player to have their number retired in Oklahoma City.”

In 910 career games with the Thunder, Nick Collison averaged 5.9 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game while shooting 53.4 percent from the field and 72.3 percent from the free-throw line.

Collison is third in franchise history in games played, trailing only Gary Payton and Fred Brown. He is ninth in minutes played, fourth in rebounds and sixth in blocks.

Collison was always a fan favorite in OKC and deserves to have his number retired. He was never the most talented player, but Collison’s rugged style of play and the effort he showed on a nightly basis is why the fans in Oklahoma City loved him.

Thunder star point guard Russell Westbrook has said multiple times that Collison is his favorite teammate of all-time. Westbrook will most likely participate in the jersey retirement ceremony in some way or fashion. The Thunder take on the Toronto Raptors on March 20.